1. Cam Newton

Total Earnings: $53.1 million

Salary/Bonuses: $41.1 million

Endorsements: $12 million

Newton banked more than any other NFL player between June 1, 2015 and June 1, 2016. Credit his five-year, $103.8 million contract extension with the Panthers. He rewarded the team's faith in him with an MVP award and trip to the Super Bowl. Under Armour extended its deal with Newton last year and made him their top-paid NFL endorser.